caramel apple overnight oatmeal smoothie

Take overnight oats to a whole new level with this fall-inspired caramel apple overnight oatmeal smoothie. Thick and creamy, it’s got that stick-to-your-ribs feeling of a bowl of oats that’ll keep you satisfied for hours. Vegan, gluten-free, and packed with plant-based protein and fiber, this smoothie makes a healthy and easy breakfast or snack!

I was seriously tempted to call this smoothie ‘A Cup o’ Fall.’ Or even ‘A Hug in a Mug.’

But seeing as the former is bad for SEO and the latter has already been claimed by the brew of the gods (read: coffee), I decided to go with something a little more obvious and dubbed this delightful cup ‘o fall a caramel apple overnight oatmeal smoothie instead. Not as cutesy and fun, maybe, but at least it gets the point across.

Well… kind of.

I suppose the ‘caramel’ part could be a bit misleading considering there’s no caramel caramel in this smoothie (I know, I know), but there’s nature’s caramel (read: dates)…. which is even better if you’re looking for a healthy breakfast or snack; and I always am, because… hi… those two things make up at least 75% of my diet.

And — yes — that was the lamest excuse for a recipe description ever, but my mind kind of got lost in a fall-induced happy place and that’s the best it could come up with. Sorry.

Let’s try again…

This smoothie… is basically a blended up bowl of oatmeal. And I realize that might sound a little strange if you’ve never tried putting oats in your smoothies before, but you need to give it a shot because it will change.your.LIFE. I promise.

Say goodbye to thin, runny smoothies that leave you feeling unsatisfied and hungry again in half an hour, and say hello to the creamiest, doughiest, and most satisfying smoothies ever…

See that? Totally spoon-worthy.

Oats are great in smoothies because not only do they work wonders on the creaminess front, but they add a little bit of extra fibre and protein to help keep you fuller longer. There’s nothing worse than finishing a meal or snack only to start feeling peckish again 30 minutes later, but I promise you won’t have that issue with this guy.

And while I know apples may not be the first fruit that comes to mind when you think smoothie (bananas hold that spot for me), I encourage you to broaden your horizons and toss an apple in your blender [along with the rest of the ingredients]. The result is a creamy and comforting smoothie that tastes like apple pie and is perfect for this time of the year. Enjoy!

The night before, add all the ingredients to the bowl of your blender and give it a stir to ensure that everything is well combined. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

The next morning, blend until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached, adding more milk if the smoothie is too thick. Transfer back to a bowl or glass, add desired toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

* Cook time refers to chilling time.** Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you need this to be gluten-free. You can also reduce the oats to ⅓ cup and add a scoop of your favourite protein powder.*** If smoothie is too thick, add a few extra splashes of milk to the blender.

When I hear fall I think LEAVES and pumpkins. This smoothie looks grrreat, oats in smoothies is a must. Makes it more like a shake. The texture of this looks perfect. I want one as I read this while drinking my hug in a mug.

Yay! You heard my plea for more overnight oat smoothie recipes! Or maybe you just read my mind. There’s only one problem; I want this for breakfast, but it hasn’t been sitting overnight, so I’m going to have to wait alllllll the way to tomorrow morning to try this. But that’s ok, I’ll just make your Chunky Monkey Greek Yogurt Pancakes for today. Yum.

Ok, honestly, when you say fall, I think for a brief second of the colors, smells and foods that store sell at this time of year. But then what lasts is what the reality of fall is to me: Fall= gray, overcast skies, rain, and darkening cold nights. But I’m glad some people out there enjoy this season! It makes it easier for me because I know someone is enjoying their favorite season.

i am definitely going to try these oat smoothie recipes. I always wonder who was the lucky person who just stumbled upon mixing these things up and creating something nobody would have ever thought about. I just think of hoodies when I think of fall. Have a great weekend.

I do love the sound of this smoothie, which is why I pinned it so I can make it this Fall. We haven’t gotten apples in our food share yet, although we did get a spaghetti squash last Thursday so I imagine they’re coming soon.

P.S. It was on of your smoothies which first got me to add oats. I liked it.

I like that you liked it. And I also need to get around to having another go at a spaghetti squash. I -almost- had one, once… but I let it sit in the pantry for too long and it started sprouting little alien arms.

I LOVE apples in my smoothie…Sometimes I will leave half and dice it up and put it at the bottom of my mason jar for some extra crunch. Definitely need to start adding oats back into my smoothies. My smoothies lately have been too watery!

You did it again! This caramel-y, apple-y, oat-y smooth-y sounds pretty amaz-balls!! I’m all about the oats and chia and the DATES!! Love putting dates in a smoothie. I have never thought about leaving everything in the fridge overnight to get it going for the whirrrrring of the blender the next morning. I’ll definitely be adding this to my morning repertoire.Thanks for another great smoothie recipe.

Well I’ll be damnned if that doesn’t taste EXACTLY like a spiced caramel apple! I set this up last night and enjoyed it this morning with the addition of some spinach to turn it green. Oh man was it GOOOOOOOOOD!

I didn’t have time for the overnight part of it, so I left the oats out. I used vanilla protein powder and added some freshly grated nutmeg- excellent post workout Fall smoothie! Thanks for the recipe!

Think it would work with a handheld immersion blender rather than the big noisy guy? I’m the first one up in my house by a LONG shot and I’d hate to wake everyone up blending this glass of deliciousness.